NAR shuts down bid to end no-commingling rule, Zillow reveals

Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online. Continue reading

Stay or go? Balancing new agents and veterans through a shift

In this month’s Agent/Broker Perspective: A broker tries to hang onto his new agents who are discouraged by the tough market as well as a top producer who’s showing signs of resentment. Continue reading

What’s hot (and what’s not) with today’s contract terms

As interest rates rise and the market shifts, some contract terms have become irrelevant, at least for the time being. Here’s what’s hot and what’s not when negotiating offers today. Continue reading

Ocusell launches with goal to heal MLS, tech vendor relationships

Ocusell’s software uses a centralized hub model. It empowers brokerages and agents to create listing profiles using an intuitive, modernized content management system. Continue reading

US lawmakers demand DOJ probe into RealPage’s YieldStar software

Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have accused RealPage of anticompetitive practices. Calls for an inquiry come a month after a sweeping and critical report into the company. Continue reading

Jake Lipton’s team leaves RE/MAX Premier for Coldwell Banker

Led by team leader Jake Lipton, a team of 14 agents, who represented $51 million in sales volume in 2021, will move over to the Wilmington, Delaware, office of Coldwell Banker. Continue reading

Florida home of Kitty Litter and Tidy Cat founder lists for $15M

Long River Ranch spans 1,025 acres in Arcadia. Edward Lowe and his wife, Darlene Lowe, kept part-time residence there while maintaining a residence in their home state of Michigan. Continue reading

8 creative fall events you still have time to pull off

Looking for something special to do before the last of fall has passed you by? Check out these fall event marketing ideas from Stacey Soleil. Continue reading

7 things agents can be grateful for in 2022

This year’s market may leave you feeling a little bittersweet about finding something to be thankful for. Trainer Rachael Hite outlines seven things agents can be grateful for, (even in a downturn). Continue reading

Investor activity plunged at rates similar to the Great Recession in Q3

The slowdown was most dramatic in COVID boomtowns like Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by Redfin, which examined real estate investment activity in 40 metros. Continue reading